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Provision of Learning Management System to West College Scotland

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by West College Scotland, located in Paisley, UK, for the provision of a Learning Management System. This initiative falls under the education services category and was procured using an open procedure method, leveraging The Crown Commercial Services Framework G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14, specifically Lot 2 for Cloud Software. The award was granted to Think Associates Ltd on 31 January 2026, with a contract value of £160,000. Though the process is complete, relevant activities spanned various locations associated with West College Scotland, falling within the region UKM83. The procurement stage involved an award and contract phase, reflecting successful completion and activation of the contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based education technologies to engage with public sector organisations seeking advanced learning platforms. Given the use of the G-Cloud Framework, larger enterprises with strong capabilities in cloud software such as Think Associates Ltd are well-positioned to excel. Businesses aligned with software development in education or those offering cloud solutions within similar frameworks may find potential growth and networking opportunities following the completion of such contracts, suggesting a favourable opportunity for expansion within the public law governed education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Learning Management System to West College Scotland

Notice Description

Provision of Learning Management System to West College Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Learning Management System to West College Scotland Procured using The Crown Commercial Services Framework G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 - Lot 2 Cloud Software. One supplier identified through Supplier Search carried out in line with the G-Cloud 14 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827424
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553075
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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